Audio Test Kitchen - The Ultimate Microphone Comparison

Published: 23 April 2020
on channel: Sound On Sound magazine
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When you're buying studio gear, even small differences can be crucial. But without trying them all, how can you know which microphone is right for you? To solve this problem, Alex Oana and Ian Hlatky set up Audio Test Kitchen: the most ambitious audio comparison project ever undertaken.

In this month's feature video, Alex and Ian explain how they put precision measurements, anechoic chambers and frickin' lasers to work to help us choose microphones!

Chapters

0:00 - Intro
0:37 - What is Audio Test Kitchen?
4:11 - Building The Best Mic Comparison
5:10 - Managing Variables
7:25 - Large Diaphragm Condenser Mics For Vocals
9:30 - Re-amping For Consistent Vocal Performances
12:11 - Harman Laboratories Anechoic Chamber
13:53 - Capturing Consistent Drums
16:30 - Recording At EastWest Studio 2
21:15 - How Variables Were Controlled
24:12 - Capturing Piano With Yamaha Disklavier
28:00 - Learning From The Project

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